Cars News
Some on Apple’s failed car project reportedly had a cruel name for it
Apple canceled its electric-car project earlier this week after a decade of development, but some on the team apparently always suspected it would end this way.
Japanese automaker retains crown as top-seller globally
Japanese auto giant Toyota sold more cars last year than any of its rivals, figures released by the company on Tuesday confirmed.
Tesla reveals target date for new electric vehicle launch
Tesla is targeting 2025 for the launch of a mass-market compact crossover, and it could be the automaker’s best-priced vehicle yet.
Ford recalls nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over safety issue
Ford has announced a recall of close to 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over a safety issue that could increase the chances of a crash.
An Apple car won’t be coming in 2026 after all
Apple has reportedly scaled back its plans for a driverless car, opting for one with driver-assistance features instead. It won't be coming in 2026, either.
Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2024 Awards
CES 2024 brought us a bevy of exciting tech, from transparent televisions to jaw-dropping monitors and cars that look straight out of a sci-fi film.
Supernal wants the S-A2 to deliver us from gridlock with quiet, electric aviation
The SA-2 will take off vertically and cruise at up to 120 mph on electricity alone, delivering the comfort of a plane and the agility of a helicopter.
Lamborghini Telemetry X can monitor your driving and your stress level
At CES 2024, Lamborghini showed a prototype system that gives supercar drivers real-time coaching.
VinFast is bringing a mini electric SUV to the U.S., and maybe a pickup, too
At CES 2024, VinFast confirmed that it will sell the tiny VF 3 electric SUV in the U.S. and other global markets. It also teased an electric truck.
Honda previews future EV lineup with Zero Series concepts
Honda is bringing a new line of EVs to production in 2026, starting with a sleek sedan for North America.
Google is bringing Chrome browser to cars, even more EV features to Maps
Google's bringing some great features to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.
Waymo’s robotaxis head for the highway
Waymo is about to send its fully driverless cars onto freeways for the first time, marking a notable expansion of its robotaxi efforts.
Hyundai bets big on hydrogen from sewage, plastic
Batteries aren't going anywhere, but Hyundai will invest $1.4 billion in hydrogen for everything from big rigs to ships.
Kia reinvents the van with its electric Platform Beyond Vehicles
Kia wants to build EVs with interchangeable bodies suited to a variety of tasks.
Volkswagen adds ChatGPT voice recognition to some models
Some Volkswagen models will add ChatGPT to their voice-recognition systems beginning later this year.
Watch Tesla’s synchronized light show using five Cybertrucks
It probably won’t ever replace fireworks, but Tesla’s synchronized light show using five Cybertrucks looks like a fun little endeavor nonetheless.
Toyota recalls more than 1 million vehicles over potential airbag issue
Toyota's recall is due to a potential airbag defect that could prevent it from properly deploying, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
This couple just did something remarkable in an EV
A couple from Scotland has completed an epic pole-to-pole drive in an electric vehicle (EV) in what’s believed to be a world first.
Tesla’s Cybertruck could soon transform into a boat, says Musk
Tesla boss Elon Musk says he wants to offer a mod package that would enable the new Cybertruck pickup to transform into a boat.
Ford and GM EV drivers will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers in February
Ford and General Motors EV drivers may be getting Supercharger access soon -- and in fact, will seemingly be able to charge at Tesla stations in February.
Beleaguered robotaxi startup Cruise lays off quarter of workforce
Beleaguered robotaxi startup Cruise has laid off 900 workers as it seeks to slash costs ahead of a return to on-street operations.
Latest Tesla recall shows a need for better nomenclature
There are recalls, and then there are recalls. And modern cars need a better name for something that can be fixed with an over-the-air software update.
The Toyota Urban could be the low-cost electric crossover we’ve been waiting for
Toyota is finally taking electric vehicles a little more seriously with the new Toyota Urban electric crossover concept.
